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When You Are The Prey

A stingray killed Steve Irwin by accident

Steve Irwin wasn't killed by venom, but by a mechanical fluke. Discover the physics behind the stingray's defensive reflex and why this 'attack' was a one-in-a-million accident.

When You Are The Prey

Capybaras aren't safe from crocodiles

The internet thinks capybaras and caimans are best friends, but diet studies from the Pantanal prove these giant rodents are actually a main course for South America's predators.

When You Are The Prey

Cassowary: the bird that can gut you

Meet the Southern Cassowary, a flightless bird armed with five-inch dagger claws and a kick powerful enough to disembowel a human in a single leap.

When You Are The Prey

Leopards hunt dogs in our backyards

A leopard can sprint over 58 kilometers per hour, but it's not speed that gives it an advantage over a domestic dog. It's the cat's calculated risk.

When You Are The Prey

Lions don't live up to their hype

Often called the 'King of the Jungle,' lions actually have a surprisingly unimpressive list of physical feats compared to other big cats. Their roar is their true power.